The excitement and anticipation is palpable for this 2024 Kansas Jayhawks football squad after a busy offseason, which means it's never too early to start looking at the opponents on the schedule. KU has a real shot at the conference title in the new-look Big 12 – due to a mixture of talent returning and a favorable schedule – and with the 12-team College Football Playoff format taking place this year, optimism is sky high in Lawrence. The first test for Kansas is Lindenwood University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 29. This game will take place at Children's Mercy Park – home of Sporting Kansas City – in Kansas City, Kansas.